Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) establishing certain measures concerning imports of processed agricultural products from Switzerland in order to take account of the results of the Uruguay Round negociations in the agricultural sector
Date: 1997-06-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Switzerland, Uruguay Round, agricultural product, import, preferential agreement

COMMISSION OF THE  EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES 

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Brussels,  18.06.1997 
COM(97) 307 final 

97/0169  (ACQ 

Proposal  for  a 

COUNCIL  REGULATION  (EC) 

establishing certain measures concerning imports of processed agricultural 
products from Switzerland in order to take account of the results of the Uruguay 
Round negotiations in the agricultural sector 

(presented  by the  Commission) 

Explanatory  memorandum 

1. 

2. 

3. 

The  Council  Decision  of  22  December  1994  concerning  the  conclusion  of  the 
agreements  reached  in the  Uruguay  Round  multilateral  negotiations  (1986-1994) 
was  implemented  for  certain  agricultural  products  on  1  July  1995.  These 
agreements  provide  for  the  application  of  specific  amounts  to  processed 
agricultural products in place of the previous variable components. 

The  existing  free 
trade  agreement  with  Switzerland  contains  a  protocol 
specifically  relating  to  processed  agricultural  products.  This  protocol  currently 
provides  only  for  variable  components  to  be  applied,  upon  import,  to  certain 
processed  agricultural  products.  These  variable  components  have  been  replaced 
by  specific  amounts  following 
the  implementation  of  the  agreements  on 
agriculture  concluded  during  the  Uruguay  Round  multilateral  negotiations.  In 
order to avoid disturbing traditional  trade flows  and to maintain  the existing  level 
of  reciprocal  preferences,  it  has  proved  necessary  to  make  certain  technical 
adjustments  by introducing reduced specific amounts. 

All  the  changes  necessary  to  implement  the  results  of  the  Uruguay  Round 
negotiations  have  been  negotiated  with  Switzerland  and  will  be  incorporated  in 
the existing Protocol. However, in view of the fact that these negotiations will not 
be  completed  by  1 July  1997,  it  is  necessary  to  adopt  autonomous  measures  in 
order  to  maintain  the  existing  level  of  reciprocal  preferences  pending  the 
conclusion of the negotiations. 

For these reasons, the Commission proposes that the Council adopt the  following 
Regulation. 

Z. 

Proposal Council Regulation (EC) No ..../ of .... 
establishing certain measures concerning imports of processed  agricultural 
products from Switzerland  in order to take account of the results of the Uruguay 
Round negotiations in the agricultural  sector 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular 
Article  113 thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from  the Commission, 

Whereas,  under  the  preferential  agreement  between  the  European  Community  and 
Switzerland,  concessions  regarding  certain  processed  agricultural  products  have  been 
granted on a reciprocal basis; 

Whereas,  further  to  Council  Decision  94/800/EC  of  22  December  1994  concerning  the 
conclusion  on  behalf  of  the  European  Community,  as  regards  matters  within  its 
competence,  of  the  agreements  reached  in  the  Uruguay  Round  multilateral  negotiations 
(1986-1994)1,  certain  concessions  regarding  processed  agricultural  products  have  been 
amended as from  1  July  1995; 

Whereas  as a result certain  aspects of the agreement  concluded  with  Switzerland,  and  in 
particular  the  protocol  concerning  processed  agricultural  products  annexed  to  this 
agreement,  should  be  adjusted  in  order  to  maintain  the  existing  level  of  reciprocal 
preferences; 

Whereas to that end  negotiations  are still in progess with  Switzerland  with a view  to the 
conclusion  of  amendments  to  this  protocol;  whereas,  however,  it  is  not  possible  to 
conclude these negotiations in time in order to implement the necessary  adjustments  on 1 
July  1997; 

Whereas  in those  circumstances  it  is appropriate  for  the  European  Community  to  adopt 
autonomous  measures  in  order  to  maintain  the  existing  level  of  reciprocal  preferences, 
pending the conclusion of negotiations; 

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 

1 

OJNoL336,  23.12.1994,  p.  1. 

1 

Article 1 

1.  From  1  July  1997 to 30 June  1998, the basic amounts to be taken  into account  in the 
calculation  of  the  agricultural  components  and  the  additional  duties  applicable  at 
importation  into  the  Community  of  goods  originating  in  Switzerland  shall  be  those 
mentioned  in the annex to this Regulation. 

2.  The Commission  may,  in accordance  with  the procedure  laid  down  in Article  16 of 
Council  Regulation  (EC)  No  3448/932,  suspend  application  of  the  measures 
provided  for  in  paragraph  1  if  Switzerland  discontinues  the  application  of  its 
reciprocal  measures  in favour  of the Community. 

Article 2 

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication  in the Official  Journal 
of the European Communities. 

It shall apply with effect  from  1  July 1997. 

This  Regulation  shall  be  binding  in  its  entirety  and  directly  applicable  in  all  Member 
States. 

Done at Brussels,  ... 

For the Council 

2OJ  No L318,  20.12.1993, p.  18 

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Montantes basicos, considerados par calcular los elementos agricolas reducidos y derechos adicionales, 
aplicables a las importaciônes en la Comunidad 

Basisbelob taget  i betragtning ved beregningen  af de nedsatte landbrugs elementer og tillaegstold 
anvendelig ved indfiarsel  i Faellesskabet 

Grundbetrâge, die bei der Berechnung der ermâBigten Agrarteilbetrâge und Zusatzzôlle, anwendbar  bei der 
Einfuhr  in die Gemeinschaft  berucksichtigt  worden sind 

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KoivÔTryra 

Basic amounts taken  into consideration  in calculating the reduced agricultural  components and additional 
duties, applicable on  importation  into the Community 

Montants de base, pris en considération  lors du calcul des éléments agricoles réduits et droits additionnels 
applicables à l'importation  dans la Communauté 

Importi de base, presi  in considerazione per il calcolo degli elementi agricoli e dei dazi addizionali 
applicabili  all'importazione nella Comunità 

Basisbedragen,  in aanmerking genomen  bij de berekening van de verlaagde agrarische elementen en 
aanvullende invoerrechten, geldend bij invoer  in de Gemeenschap 

Montantes de base tornados em consideraçâo aquando do câleulo dos elementos agricolas reduzidos e dos 
direitos adicionais aplicâveis à importaçaô na Comunidade 

Yhteisôôn tulevaan tuontiin sovellettavia alennettuja  maatalousosia ja lisâtulleja laskettaessa huomioon 
otettavat perusmààrât 

Grundpriser som beaktas vid berâkning av minskade jordbruksbestandsdelar  och tillâggslull  som skall utgâ 
pâ import till gemenskapen 

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ecu/écus/ecua/ 
100 kg 

Trigo  blando  /  Blod  hvede /  Weichweizen  /  MaXaKÔ o r r à pi  / Common  wheat  /  Blé  tendre  / 
Grano  tenero  / Zachte  tarwe  / Trigo  mole  / Tavallinen  vehnâ  /  Vête 
Trigo  duro  /Hard  hvede  /  Hartweizen  /ZKAi"|po a r r a pi  /  Durum  wheat  /  Blé dur /Grano  duro 
/Durum  tarwe  / Trigo  duro /Durumvehnâ  /  Durumvete 
Centeno/  Rug /  Roggen  /IiKOÀr] /Rye  /Seigle  /  Segala  /  Rogge  / Centeio /  Ruis  /Râg 
Cebada  / Byg / Gerste  / KpiGdpi  /Barley/  Orge / Orzo  / Gerst  / Cevada  / Ohra  /  Korn 
Maiz /  Majs  /  Mais /  KaÀaunoKi  /  Maize /  Maïs / Granturco  / Maïs /  Milho /  Maissi  /  Majs 
Arroz  descascarillado  de  grano  largo /  Ris, afskallet,  langkornet  /  Reis,  langkôrnig,  geschâlt  / 
Anocp\oia)Uévo  pûÇl  uaKpôcrnepuo  / Long-grain  husked  rice / Riz décortiqué  à grains  longs / 
Riso  semigreggio  a grani  lunghi  / Langkorrelige  gedopte  rijst  / Arroz em  peliculas  de  grâos 
longos  /  Pitkàjyvâinen  esikuorittu  riisi /  Ris, skalat  lângkomigt 
Lèche  desnatada  en  polvo / Skummetmaslkspulver /  Magermilchpulver / AnopOUTUpcouévo 
yà\a  oe  QKÔvn.  /  Skimmed-milk  powder  /  Lait  érémé  en  poudre  /  Latte  scremato  in polvere  / 
Magere-melkpoeder /  Leite  desnatado  em  pô/  Rasvaton  maitojauhe  /  Skummjôlkspulver 
Leche  entera  en  polvo /  Sodmaïlkspulver /  Vollmilchpulver /  nXrjpeq  yâha  oe  rjKÔvn, /  Whole- 
milk  powder  /  Lait  entier  en  poudre  /  Latte  intero  in  polvere  /  Vollemelkpoeder  /  Leite  inteiro  ein 
pô /  Rasvainen  maitojauhe  /  Mjôlkpulver 
Mantequilla  / Smor  /  Butter  /  BoÛTUpo /  Butter  /  Beurre  /  Burro /  Boter  /  Manteiga  /  Voi  /  Smôr 
A/ùcar  bianco  /1 Ividt  sukker  /  WeiBzucker  / AeUKr) Çaxapn  / White  sugar  / Sucre  blanc / 
Zucehero  bianco  /  Witte suiker  / Açùcar  branco  /  Valkoinen  sokeri  /  Vitt  socker 

9,771 

15,168 

11,900 
11,900 
!,040 
33,850 

133,700 

167,100 

242,900 
47,200 

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FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 

BUDGET  HEADING:  Article  120 

APPROPRIATIONS: 

TITLE: 
Proposal  for  a Council  Regulation  establishing  certain  measures  concerning  imports  of  processed  agricultural  products  from  Switzerland 
in  order  to  take  account  oflhc  results  of  the  Uruguay  Round  negotiations  in  the  agricultural  sector 
EEGAE  BASIS:  Article  I  13 

AIMS  OF  PROJECT: 
To  maintain  the  existing  level  of  reciprocal  preferences  lor  processed  agricultural  products  during  the  implementation  ol  the  agreements 
concluded  in  the  Uruguay  Round  multilateral  negotiations 
FINANCIAL  IMPLICATIONS 

in  the  agricultural  sector 
PERIOD  OF  12 
MONTHS 

CURRENT 
FINANCIAL 
YEAR 
() 

FOLLOWING 
FINANCIAL 
YEAR 
() 

Expenditure 
-  charged  to  the  EC  budget 

(refunds/intervention) 
-  national  administration 
-  oilier 
Revenue 
- own  resources  of  the  EC 
(levies/customs  duties) 

-  national 

5 

5  () 

5  J , 

5  0  1 
,'  V 

ESTIMATED  EXPENDITURE; 
LS TIM AT ED  REVENUE 

5_2_ 

METIIOD  OF  CALCULATION: 

5  0. 

6. 

CAN  Ti IE  PROJECT  BE  FINANCED  FROM  APPROPRIATIONS  ENTERED  IN  THE] REEEVAN  !  ( 'I IAP 
THE  CURRENT  BUDGET'.' 

•:ROI 

YES'NO 

CAN  11 IE  PROJECT  BE  FINANCED  BY  TRANSFER  BETWEEN  CHAPTERS  OF  1 III-; CURRENT  BUDG 

6.2. 
6.3. 
OBSERVATIONS: 

IS  A  SUPPLEMENTARY  BUDGET  NECESSARY? 

WILE  F U T U R E;  BUDGET  APPROPRIATIONS  BE  NECESSARY? 

YES/NO 
YES/NO 
YES/NO 
The  Regulation  as  proposed  does  not  have  any  Financial  impact  since  the  specific  duties  to  be  applied  aie  essentially  the 
same  as  those  currently  in  force.  In  view  of  the  fact  that  the  Regulation  provides  for  a standstill  based  on  an  a\erage  oi 
the  variable  components  applied  during  94/95  to  maintain  the  traditional  trade  Hows,  the  customs  duties  aie  not  ehangiui. 
significantly. 

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